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The larger the object, the greater its gravitational pull. Therefore, the earth's gravity is considerably stronger than the Moon's. Because the moon is smaller, it accelerates at a faster rate due to the larger gravitational pull of the earth.

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What is one way in witch earth is affected by the moon?

One way in which Earth is affected by the moon is through the gravitational pull it exerts. This gravitational pull causes tides in Earth's oceans, as well as subtle changes in the planet's rotation and axial tilt over time.


Why does Earth exert a sgronger gravitational force than the moon?

Earth exerts a stronger gravitational force than the moon due to its larger mass. The force of gravity is directly proportional to an object's mass, so Earth's greater mass results in a stronger gravitational pull compared to the moon.


Which celestial body has a greater effect on tidal forces on earth?

The moon has a greater effect on tidal forces on Earth compared to the sun. This is because the moon is closer to Earth and exerts a stronger gravitational pull, causing the tides to be primarily influenced by the moon's position.


True or false The Moon orbits Earth and not the Sun because the Sun doesn't exert a gravitational force on the Moon?

False. The Moon orbits around Earth due to Earth's gravitational pull, but the Sun also exerts a gravitational force on the Moon. The combined gravitational forces of Earth and the Sun control the Moon's orbit.


How do tides change on Earth?

Tides on Earth change due to the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. As the moon orbits Earth and as the Earth rotates on its axis, different parts of the ocean experience varying gravitational forces, causing high and low tides. The alignment of the moon, sun, and Earth also affects the height and timing of tides.

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What are the basic cause of ocean tides?

Tides form due to variations of gravitatinal pull between earth ,moon and sun.


What is dependent on gravitational pull?

Any two objects with mass will have a gravitational force. The orbit of planets around stars depends on the gravitational pull of the star. The Earth exerts a gravitational pull on its moon but the moon also exerts a pull on the Earth.


How strong is the earths moons gravatational pull?

The gravitational pull of Earth's moon is about 1/6th that of Earth. This pull is what causes tides on Earth and keeps the moon in orbit around our planet. It also affects the Earth's rotation and the tilt of its axis.


What exerts a strong pull on water in the ocean?

The Moon's gravitational pull on our planet causes the ebb and flow, (rise and fall), of our earth's oceans.


What does the gravitational that the moon exerts on earth cause?

The gravitational pull of the moon causes tides on Earth. This pull creates a bulging effect in the ocean waters, leading to high and low tides as the Earth rotates.


Which pulls harder the earth or the moon?

The Earth exerts a greater gravitational force on objects on its surface compared to the Moon's gravitational pull. However, the Moon's gravitational pull can cause tides on Earth due to its closer proximity and interaction with the Earth's oceans.


What substance on earth does the gravity of the moon have the greatest pull?

The moon's gravity exerts that same amount of pull on all substance on Earth, regardless of what it is made of. We observe a greater effect on water because it can flow freely in response to that pull, not because it is pulled with greater force.


What is one way in witch earth is affected by the moon?

One way in which Earth is affected by the moon is through the gravitational pull it exerts. This gravitational pull causes tides in Earth's oceans, as well as subtle changes in the planet's rotation and axial tilt over time.


Earth exerts a stronger gravitational force than the moon because Earth has more?

mass. Gravitational force is directly proportional to the mass of an object, so Earth's greater mass results in a stronger gravitational pull compared to the moon.


Is the moons gravitationalpull stronger or weaker than the earth?

The Moon's gravitational pull is weaker than Earth's gravitational pull. The force of gravity depends on the mass of the objects involved, so Earth, being more massive than the Moon, exerts a stronger gravitational pull.


Why is there a high tide on the side of Earth that is closest to the moon On the side furthest from the moon?

All matter exerts a gravitational pull on matter around it. The moon has a large enough mass to not only set itself in orbit with the earth, but also pull the water of the earth closer to it. This causes the spring and neap tides at full and new moons.


Explain the effect the moon has on the earth?

The moon, as a body of large mass, exerts a pull on the Earth as it orbits it. Earth as well exerts a pull on the moon. However the Moon is a solid body, while the Earth has a mostly-water surface, and a magma undersurface. As the Moon orbits the Earth and pulls at it, it causes the ocean, directly above it, and also on the exact opposite side of the Earth to swell upwards toward the Moon. This pulling upwards, causes low tides on shorelines. When the Moon has moved sufficiently along its path, the ocean stress releases and we get high tides. The Moon is also suspected of being a causative agent in earthquakes, since merely a small pull can be enough to cause the built-up tectonic stress to suddenly release.